House Postpones Decision Making on ‘Gut and Replace’ Bill

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It’s set for Thursday morning (March 22). It’s called a “gut and replace” bill because it in no way resembles the original draft.

SB 755 would give the governor and county mayors broad discretion in waiving environmental laws to expedite construction projects. 

Government leaders want to create jobs and stimulate the economy, but environmentalists and Native Hawaiian cultural leaders worry the consequence will be a seriously degraded aina.

Gary Hooser (at right) testifying before Rep. Sharon Har (at left).

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